Multiple vulnerabilities exist in the Cisco TelePresence Manager. This
security advisory outlines the details of the following vulnerabilities:

Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) Authentication Bypass

Java Remote Method Invocation (RMI) Command Injection

Cisco Discovery Protocol Remote Code Execution

Duplicate Issue Identification in Other Cisco TelePresence Advisories

The Cisco Discovery Protocol remote code execution vulnerability
affects Cisco TelePresence endpoints, Manager, Multipoint Switch, and Recording
Server. The details about how the defect relates to each component are covered
in each associated advisory. The Cisco bug IDs for these defects are as
follows:

These vulnerabilities affect the Cisco TelePresence Manager. Releases
of Cisco TelePresence Manager software prior to 1.7.0 may be affected by one or
more of the vulnerabilities listed in this advisory.

The following table provides information pertaining to affected
software releases:

Cisco TelePresence Manager devices that are running an affected version
of software are affected.

To determine the current version of software that is
running on the Cisco TelePresence Manager, establish an SSH connection to the
device and issue the show version active and the show
version inactive commands. The output should resemble the following
example:

In the preceding example, the system has versions 1.6.0 and 1.7.0
loaded on the device, and version 1.7.0 is currently active. A device is
affected only by vulnerabilities that are in the active software
version.

The Cisco TelePresence solution allows for immersive, in-person
communication and collaboration over the network with colleagues, prospects,
and partners, even when they are located in opposite hemispheres.

This security advisory describes multiple, distinct vulnerabilities in
the Cisco TelePresence Manager. These vulnerabilities are independent of each
other.

SOAP Authentication Bypass

An authentication bypass vulnerability exists that could allow a
remote, unauthenticated attacker to invoke arbitrary methods that are available
via the SOAP interface on the Cisco TelePresence Manager. The attacker would
need the ability to submit a malformed SOAP request that is designed to trigger
the vulnerability to the affected device on TCP port 8080 or 8443.

An attacker must perform a three-way TCP handshake and establish a
valid session to exploit this vulnerability.

Java RMI Command Injection

A command injection vulnerability exists in the Java RMI interface that
is exposed on the Cisco TelePresence Manager. The vulnerability could allow an
unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform a number of actions on the device
with elevated privileges. The attacker would need to be able to submit a
crafted request to the affected device on TCP port 1100 or 32000.

An attacker must perform a three-way TCP handshake and establish a
valid session to exploit these vulnerabilities.

Cisco Discovery Protocol Remote Code Execution

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Cisco TelePresence
Manager devices. This vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent
attacker to trigger a buffer overflow condition. The attacker would need the
ability to submit a malicious Cisco Discovery Protocol packet to the affected
system to exploit this vulnerability.

Because Cisco Discovery Protocol operates at Layer 2, an attacker must
have a way to submit an Ethernet frame directly to an affected device. This
submission may be possible in situations in which the affected system is part
of a bridged network or connected to a nonpartitioned device, such as a network
hub.

Cisco has provided scores for the vulnerabilities in this advisory
based on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). The CVSS scoring in
this Security Advisory is done in accordance with CVSS version 2.0.

CVSS is a standards-based scoring method that conveys
vulnerability severity and helps determine urgency and priority of response.

Cisco has provided a base and temporal score. Customers can
then compute environmental scores to assist in determining the impact of the
vulnerability in individual networks.

Cisco has provided an FAQ to answer additional questions
regarding CVSS at

Successful exploitation of the SOAP Authentication Bypass vulnerability
(CSCtc59562) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to issue SOAP
requests to the affected system. This could allow the attacker to perform
multiple actions that should be restricted to authenticated users.

Successful exploitation of the Java RMI Command Injection Vulnerability
(CSCtf97085) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to take complete
control of the affected device.

Successful exploitation of the Cisco Discovery Protocol Remote Code
Execution vulnerability (CSCtd75761) could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent
attacker to take complete control of the affected system.

When considering software upgrades, also consult
http://www.cisco.com/go/psirt
and any subsequent advisories to determine exposure and a complete upgrade
solution.

In all cases, customers should exercise caution to be
certain the devices to be upgraded contain sufficient memory and that current
hardware and software configurations will continue to be supported properly by
the new release. If the information is not clear, contact the Cisco Technical
Assistance Center (TAC) or your contracted maintenance provider for assistance.

Each row of the following Cisco TelePresence System Software
table defines a specific defect, the first fixed release, and the recommended
release to resolve all the security vulnerabilities identified in this advisory
as well as other vulnerabilities that are not security related. Cisco
recommends upgrading to a release equal to or later than the release in the
Recommended Releases column of the table.

Vulnerability

Bug ID

Component

First Fixed Version

Recommended Release

SOAP Authentication Bypass

CSCtc59562

Cisco TelePresence Manager

1.7.0

1.7.1

Java RMI Command Injection

CSCtf97085

Cisco TelePresence Manager

1.7.0

1.7.1

Cisco Discovery Protocol Remote Code Execution

CSCtd75761

Cisco TelePresence Manager

1.7.0

1.7.1

It is recommended that all components of the Cisco TelePresence
solution be upgraded to release 1.7.1 or greater.

Cisco has released free software updates that address these
vulnerabilities. Prior to deploying software, customers should consult their
maintenance provider or check the software for feature set compatibility and
known issues specific to their environment.

Customers with contracts should obtain upgraded software through their
regular update channels. For most customers, this means that upgrades should be
obtained through the Software Center on Cisco's worldwide website at
http://www.cisco.com.

Customers whose Cisco products are provided or maintained through prior
or existing agreements with third-party support organizations, such as Cisco
Partners, authorized resellers, or service providers should contact that
support organization for guidance and assistance with the appropriate course of
action in regards to this advisory.

The effectiveness of any workaround or fix is dependent on
specific customer situations, such as product mix, network topology, traffic
behavior, and organizational mission. Due to the variety of affected products
and releases, customers should consult with their service provider or support
organization to ensure any applied workaround or fix is the most appropriate
for use in the intended network before it is deployed.

Customers who purchase direct from Cisco but do not hold a Cisco
service contract, and customers who purchase through third-party vendors but
are unsuccessful in obtaining fixed software through their point of sale should
acquire upgrades by contacting the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC). TAC
contacts are as follows.

+1 800 553 2447 (toll free from within North America)

+1 408 526 7209 (toll call from anywhere in the world)

e-mail: tac@cisco.com

Customers should have their product serial number available and be
prepared to give the URL of this notice as evidence of entitlement to a free
upgrade. Free upgrades for non-contract customers must be requested through the
TAC.

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